Pharmacist (Chief Pharmacist) - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Talladega, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operations including dispensing, pharmaceutical care, clinical and community relations, and accreditation compliance. The role involves planning and providing a completely integrated pharmacy program, coordinating it with all other departments within the institution. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the medication delivery system, ensuring the integrity and proper storage of all medications, and determining that all medications are properly packaged and labeled. Additionally, the position is responsible for the institution's pharmaceutical budget, ensuring national contract compliance as the COTR for the Preferred Prime Vendor (PPV) program, VA contracts, FSS, GSA, and mandatory contracts as they pertain to medication ordering. The role also includes participating in quality assurance activities regarding medications. A critical aspect of this role, along with all other correctional institution employees, is maintaining the security of the institution, with staff correctional responsibilities preceding all others required by this position and performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Pharm.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree.
• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Must be able to distinguish basic colors.
• A minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy work requires knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of medications, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties.
• Experience in planning and providing a completely integrated pharmacy program and coordinating these programs with all other departments within the institution.
• Experience in determining that all medications are properly packaged and labeled.
• Experience in dispensing pharmaceuticals in accordance with proper procedures.
• Experience in supervising and directing subordinate staff consisting of Staff Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Technician's (which may include civil service and/or Public Health Service staff).
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.
• Resume must support responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Conditions of employment Career Transition Programs ( CTAP or ICTAP ) : These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
• To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
• Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operations including dispensing, pharmaceutical care, clinical and community relations, and accreditation compliance.
• Plans and provides a completely integrated pharmacy program and coordinates these programs with all other departments within the institution.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the medication delivery system and assures that the integrity of all medications are maintained and are properly stored.
• Determines that all medications are properly packaged and labeled.
• Responsible for the institution's pharmaceutical budget and ensures national contract compliance as the COTR for the Preferred Prime Vendor (PPV) program, VA contracts, FSS, GSA, and mandatory contracts as they pertain to medication ordering.
• Responsible for participating in quality assurance activities regarding medications.
• Maintaining security of the institution.
• Supervising and directing subordinate staff consisting of Staff Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Technician's.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR.
• The salary listed includes Special Salary Rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree